Kenardington, Ashford, Kent, TN26

An unlisted 19th century country property in an enchanting woodland setting of over 4 acres.

Description

Set in an elevated rural position, 2 Woodlands is a semi detached four bedroom country cottage believed to date from 1895 with recent additions. Originally the farmhouse to Kenardington Manor the property has rendered elevations under a Kent peg tiled roof with a Larch wood clad extension.

2 Woodlands has many period features including well proportioned rooms with good ceiling heights, open fireplaces, panelled doors, replacement sash windows and picture rails.

The property has been refurbished by the current owners including replumbing and partial rewiring. The property benefits from full fibre broadband.

Accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance lobby/boot room, double aspect sitting room, dining room, stunning kitchen/breakfast room, laundry room, and shower room.

The sitting room is double aspect with a bay window and French doors to the terrace and has an open fireplace housing a wood burning stove with built-in bespoke cupboard and shelving to either side. The dining room is open to the stunning kitchen/breakfast room and has a sash window overlooking the garden, an open fireplace and picture rail.

The light and bright kitchen/breakfast room is a recent addition and is the heart of the house with a central island with an atrium over, bespoke shaker-style base units under quartz worktops with wall cupboards providing ample storage housing integrated appliances. Floor to ceiling slider patio doors open to the outside with glorious views of the garden. A shower room, boot room and laundry room complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor comprises the principal bedroom with pleasant views over farmland, and attractive built-in wardrobe cupboards, one further bedroom and a breath taking bathroom with a freestanding bath and Lusso wall and floor tiles. The second floor has two attic bedrooms.

Set behind an electric gate, the property is approached via a driveway to a generous parking area.

The garden area is fully fenced and is mainly laid to lawn with an L-shaped seating area perfect for enjoying the garden and woodland views. A limestone terrace surrounds the house.

The ancient woodland is full of bluebells and provides a haven for wildlife and a place to escape for relaxing walks. There is a substantial workshop with power and lighting, a pole barn, two bay open garage and stable.

Location

2 Woodlands is situated on the outskirts of the small village of Kenardington with its historic church and 1.7 miles from Warehorne with its church and public house, on the edge of Romney Marsh. Appledore is about 2.2 miles with its village shop, amenities and station. Hamstreet is about 2.7 miles away where there are a good range of local facilities including a convenience store with post office, a church, tennis courts, bowling green, football club, doctors surgery, dentist, public house and a railway station. The village of Woodchurch (2.7 miles) has a post office, butchers, village store, doctor's surgery, two public houses and The Old Post Office Coffee Shop. More comprehensive amenities can be found in Tenterden (6.6miles), Ashford (8.4 miles) and Canterbury (31 miles). Ashford Designer Outlet is located at J10 off the M20.

The property is located approximately 1 mile to the east of Gusbourne Estate Vineyard and near to the Royal Military canal with several country walks and footpaths in the area.

Ashford International station (8.1 miles) has high speed services to London Stratford from 31 minutes and London St Pancras from 37 minutes. Trains to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street can also be found at Ashford. A branch line from Hamstreet station connects to Ashford station in under 10 minutes.

There is a good selection of schools in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels. These include Hamstreet, Woodchurch and Aldington Primary schools, and Highworth and Norton Knatchbull grammar schools in Ashford, Homewood in Tenterden, Ashford School, Kings Canterbury, Sutton Valence and Benenden at secondary level.

The M20 can be accessed via junctions 9 or 10 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the channel tunnel, Dover and other motorway networks.

*All mileages and distances are approximate

Square Footage: 1,835 sq ft


Acreage: 4.3 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating, mains water, electricity and drainage

Agent's Note: The acreage amounts to in excess of 4 acres and is being verified